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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.13, 3,170.61 and 1,800.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.13, 3,170.61 and 1,800.63 is: 2,704.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.13 : 3,170.61 = 1,800.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.13/3,170.61 = 1,800.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.13x = 3,170.61 × 1,800.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.13x = 5,709,095.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,709,095.48/2,111.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,704.28

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